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Photos and Description of this 1 bedroom holiday chalet in Tarifa - Great Escapes

Great Escapes offers an idyllic getaway minutes from Tarifa town. With spectacular views over white sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean to the Moroccan coastline, it's the perfect place to relax and recharge the batteries. The ethos at Great Escapes is PEACE, QUIET & TRANQUILITY in beautiful gardens. De stress from everyday problems and connectivity. Find, through relaxation, quiet breathing and light exercise, the remedy to weariness and life's difficulties. Practice mindfulness, yoga and tai chi or simply chill in a beautiful and unspoilt area. The best of the weather is between April and October. Great Escapes is ideal for a romantic getaway, surfing or beach holiday.The south & west facing chalets offer self catering accommodation with gas BBQ/grills on the terraces. The pool is private to the chalets and Tarifa is just a five minute drive away with a range of restaurants, bars and shops and a bustling night-life in the main season.

The local beach is 10 -15 minutes walk away as is the nearest place to get a meal/drinks.

We offer plenty of secure parking for vehicles and storage area for surfing equipment.

Horse riding on the beach or whale watching are great experiences which can be enjoyed by guests.

Who is Great Escapes for?

Great Escapes specialises in providing a tranquil and stunningly beautiful setting for COUPLES to relax in. The mature gardens are lovingly cared for and offer a green oasis in the natural park.

The accommodation is set in a lovely eco friendly environment and its owner dedicates himself to life strategies in sustainability and global change. He welcomes input by any guests who are interested in these developments.

Great Escapes is ideal for couples who want a romantic getaway and we have had several honeymoon couples stay in all 5 of our chalets and all have had a very special time. Alternatively for those who surf or would like to learn to do so, Great Escapes offers secure parking and storage for equipment and for all our guests, a unique setting from which to explore some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, with Bolonia Beach at just 15kms away voted second in the whole of Europe. There is horse riding, a bird watching sanctuary, water sports and bike rentals all within minutes in Tarifa town as well as yoga, meditation, and Pilates.

All 5 chalets have a gas grill and gas rings on the terraces for cooking. All 4 chalets have hammocks.

All 5 chalets offer similar facilities but are unique in their own right and all have access to the pool.

Chalet Uno is southfacing with a balcony and large covered terrace from which to enjoy the breathtaking views across the sea to Morocco. It has two lazy chairs on the balcony and plenty of seating places and a large table under the covered terrace. There are two sun loungers also. There is a BBQ/grill plus gas rings for cooking on the terrace.

Chalet Uno is subdivided into a bedroom area with 1 double bed, good reading lights, select library, fans and plenty of bed linen, which is provided and changed weekly.

A spacious bathroom with shower, wc, sink area with shower and hand towels provided.

A kitchen area with fridge, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, washing up and ample food preparation area.

Outside there is a hammock under the shade of an acebuche tree.

The pool is across the way and offers sunloungers and shade if required.

The beautiful grounds at Great Escapes are freely accessible and there are lights around the chalet give a lovely effect at night.

Reviews

Exceptional!5/5 -

(43 traveller reviews)

Excellent!

Great Escapes is a beautiful place to stay and perfect when you are looking for a comfortable retreat and some digitial detoxification. The location is fantastic. In a nature park - with just the sound of some distant cowbells and the occasional donkey - but close to beaches, restaurants and Tarifa.

We both had a brilliant week in chalet Uno. The charming chalet was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and really spacious. Jenny and Brian have thought of everything to make their guests as comfortable as possible. Every day we had breakfast on the veranda and dinner on the large covered terrace. From both places we had an excellent view of the sea and Africa. The chalets are located in a large and beautifully maintained garden with a nice swimming pool and lots of lovely details. Every chalet has ample privacy.

Jenny and Brian are excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful with queries and knowledgable about local places, routes, and restaurants. They made it clear they were available when we needed anything whilst always maintaining a discreet presence. We appreciated being able to stay a few extra nights at short notice (before the agreed arrival date). As chalet Uno was already occupied, we spent those nights in chalet Tres, where we had a perfect time as well.

We had a very relaxing stay and would certainly recommend the chalet to all our friends and family.

No Shoes, No News!

Last minute booking and Brian very flexible and accommodating. A great find as Moments is beautifully situated and loved the outdoors feel of it all. Super solar shower and the grounds are incredibly well maintained with thought provoking signs and details to add to the beauty of the place. Secure parking a bonus as was zero wifi. Lovely to forget the phone and tablet for a while. Lots of Internet in the town so not crucial. Walked to local beaches and in surrounding countryside. Views second to none. On a schedule so not enough time to stay longer but will definitely be coming back. Highly recommendable for peace, tranquillity as well as sheer relaxation and beauty of the place.

Paradise on earth!

What Brian created here, is a paradise on earth! Silence, relaxing and living in harmony with nature. The southernmost point of Europe with a new continent on the opposite, makes this place so special and magic. Brians lovingly lanscaped garden with its beautiful chalets leave everyday life quickly forgotten. Doesn`t matter what you enjoy, going to the beautiful beaches, exploring Tarifa with its magic atmosphere, restaurants and tapas bars, hiking in the national park or just chilling, reading a good book at his perfect poolarea. Then you are at exactly the right place! At Great Escapes with a lovely host Brian. See you soon Brian. Best, Yve&Eric

loved it!

This is the perfect place for some time away from the stresses of modern life; a striking setting with comfortable accommodation bathed in sunshine and cooled by the sea breeze.

Rugged countryside surrounds the chalets with common land grazed by donkeys, cattle, horses and the marvellous black pigs. Birds circle the crags high above you and more familiar sparrows and blackbirds flit about the varied plants in the well kept grounds of Great Escapes.

My chalet was spacious, clean and laid out thoughtfully. Ample running water - hot and cold - with ready cooled bottled water for drinking in the fridge. Well equipped kitchen and bar-b-que area. There are comfy chairs on the deck and recliners on the patio but my favourite place to sit was on the beautiful terrace with its stone floor, large wooden table and sturdy pergola draped in vines.

You could see glimpses of two of the other chalets and occasionally other guests might wander past on their way to the pool or away to the beach or into town but the atmosphere was of privacy and tranquility. As a single traveller I can reassure anyone that you feel secure here.

The owners are present on site in their own home and have a wealth of knowledge about the area's attractions. I found them to be attentive but not intrusive and interested in a range of topics if you felt like a chat.

I enjoyed Tarifa's whitewashed shops in narrow streets and squares, particularly the fish market and small boutiques. I had the luxury of a friend fluent in Spanish guiding me about but a few basic phrases will be all you need to get by. The day time atmosphere is laid back with good food and coffee available plus bars that are well frequented at night.

20 minutes away, Bolonia beach is an amazing place to visit. With fine sand and good swimming it can be a little busy on weekends (get there early) but it is worth the effort. It is situated in a national park with Roman ruins in the dunes and an adjacent archaeological museum Baelo Claudia housed in the most remarkable modern building. Those who appreciate unique architecture should see this place, I loved it and it is free to get in if you have an EU passport.

The mixture of personal space for reading, yoga practice and campo walks was perfect for me. I can not think of anything that I missed while I was there. When I got home, I felt as if I had been away for months.

I hope to return sometime and would recommend this experience wholeheartedly.

Wonderful New Year at Great Escapes!

A great way to see in 2013. Chalet uno is wonderful and cosy with a beautiful terrace from which to enjoy the sea views and Brian and Jenny made our stay as comfortable and special as possible.

We had heating provided and also lovely throws to use on the terrace as the winter evenings can feel cooler, especially when the days are so lovely and warm. The terrace was decorated so we felt very festive and we made the most of the restaurants in Tarifa town and visited Bolonia beach on New Year's Day!

It was special to climb the sand dunes and take in the views across to Africa from one of the best beaches in Europe and just a short drive from Great Escapes.

We felt truly relaxed and ready to take on the New Year and for me one of the best bits was no wifi! My other half spent time talking to me and we read books from the great up to date selection in the chalet.

I can recommend Great Escapes to couples wanting to escape the ordinary and the noisy. I love the cow bells and the birds. The hammock is blissful.

Great Escapes offers a unique setting surrounded by natural park at walking distance from the nearest beaches. All you hear first thing in the morning is the song of the many birds found in the area. A five minute car journey takes you to Tarifa town, at the southernmost tip of Europe and just 14kms across to Morocco. Local beaches such as Bolonia, offer the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia a former fish salting settlement as well as spectacular bathing in clear Atlantic waters. Punta Paloma offers pure white sand dunes and exceptional beaches. The towns of Zahara de los Atunes and Vejer de la Frontera are easily accessible white villages and offer local Spanish flavour and cuisine. Jerez de la Frontera offers the Andalucian equestrian spectacle as well as the opportunity to sample excellent tapas. Birdwatching is another bonus in the area as is whalewatching,

Guests at Great Escapes can horseride, do yoga & Pilates, kite and wind surf, as well as diving. The local natural park is wonderful for mountain bikes and fabulous walks.

It is a perfect spot for exploring the rest of the Costa de la Luz (The Coast of Light) which offers unspoilt beauty and spectacular sunsets.

Other Activities:

Local Flamenco shows weekly in Tarifa, good assortment of Tapas bars and an excellent variety of cuisine is offered by restaurants in Tarifa as well as fresh fish such as tuna and swordfish from the ocean to your table on the same day.

Additional pricing information

To confirm we require a 50% deposit. Balance is paid on arrival and receipt of keys.

Rates are all inclusive for the chalet sleeping two people. There are no extra fees or deposits.

Payments are made by bank transfer. Since the website now charges a service fee of between 6 and 8% on the whole booking amount to take online bookings, which would be payable by guests, I no longer offer the online payment system.

Chalets are for guests only and visitors are not allowed.

There is ample secure parking.

Internet & wifi are available in Tarifa town & nearby bars and cafes.

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.

Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chalet in Tarifa in Cadiz Province

Property Type:

chalet
(detached)

Meals:

Self-catering

Floor Area:

35 m²

Location Type:

beach

mountain

near the sea

rural

Theme:

Away From It All

Romantic

General:

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Local Maps

Parking

Parking Off Street

Sunbed

Toilet Paper

Towels Provided

Kitchen:

Coffee Maker

Cooking Utensils

Dishes & Utensils

Refrigerator ...

Toaster

Dining:

Dining ...

Dining Area

Bathrooms:

1Bathroom

Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Shower Enclosure

Shower and hand towels are provided. Extra towels are available on request and are changed weekly.

Bedrooms:

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

Bedroom 1 -
1 Double Bed

Bed linen is provided and changed weekly.

Entertainment:

Books

Books - Fiction / Non-fiction

Outside:

Balcony

Deck Chairs

Binoculars

Gated Community

Garden

Barbecue

Outdoor Grill Gas

Veranda

Terrace

Wood Decking

2 garden chairs

Suitability:

not suitable for children

pets not allowed

not suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa:

Outdoor Pool

Attractions:

bay

churches

laundrette - not serviced

naturist beach

restaurants

ruins

water parks

Leisure Activities:

bird watching

eco tourism

horse riding

outlet shopping

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

fitness centre

groceries

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

hiking

mountain biking

mountain climbing

mountaineering

diving

snorkelling

surfing

swimming

tennis

wind-surfing

Notes:

Chalet Uno has two fans and four windows with mosquito blinds built in. It is strictly non smoking inside the chalet but covered ashtrays are provided on the terrace/balcony. The grounds at Great Escapes are so designed that all 5 chalets are detached and independent of one another, thereby respecting guests' space and privacy at all times. The outside pool is shared by the chalets but the beauty of the beaches means it's rare all the chalets want to use the pool at the same time. As we have 5 chalets, we do not encourage guests to bring back visitors as we value the peace and tranquillity of all our guests. PLEASE NOTE - the facilities at Great Escapes are for the use of guests only.

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